Rose
Heart 
Begay Badger Fetish Carving
The
Badger is one of the guardian animals
of the Six Directions.
The
rosy tones of this piece of Dolomite.....could this be a female badger?
This Badger is exceptionally carved with fabulous form and detail of the hair coat.
He would make an idea Six Directions or Pocket Fetish.
Alex
Begay is one of the most in-demand Navajo fetish carvers. We were lucky to
get two of his badgers.
Rose Heart - Navajo Badger Carving
$55 plus s/h
Material | Dolomite, Turquoise |
Length | 2 3/4" |
Width | 1" |
Height | 3/4" |
Hallmarks | A B |
Artist | Alex Begay, Navajo |
There
is an inlaid Turquoise Heart Line from his mouth to his heart.
He
is looking intently, very alert.
He has beautiful turquoise inlaid eyes.
What is a Fetish?
A fetish is a rock carving of an animal that captures the spirit and the essence of the animal, not necessarily its exact detailed conformation. Although carved from many types of rock, fishrock is traditional. Read more about fetishes.
Dolomite
is a sedimentary rock comprised primarily of calcium and magnesium. It is a pinkish-yellowish
brown in color and has a pearly luster. It has bands and striations which give
it depth and interest.
Read
more about stones.